Manager's Message
Cooler afternoons are on the way and so are a wide variety of special events! The Friends of Highlands Hammock's "Music in the Park" concert series begins at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18th with the return of the popular Back Porch Revival Old Time String Band. Pack up your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, bug spray and a flashlight and join us for one of these fabulous concerts. See the entire schedule under the special events tab on the right hand side of this page.
Saturday, November 1st is our 23rd annual Civilian Conservation Corps Festival. Enjoy antique cars, arts & crafts, entertainment, kids activities, live animals and more! It's a great day of family fun at the park. Come join us!
- Peter Anderson, Park Manager
Welcome to Highlands Hammock State Park
One of Florida´s oldest parks, opening to the public in 1931, this park was established when local citizens came together to promote the hammock as a candidate for national park status. During the Great Depression, just prior to World War II, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) developed additional park facilities and the beginnings of a botanical garden. Many visitors enjoy bicycling the scenic 3-mile loop drive or hiking along the park´s nine trails. An elevated boardwalk traverses an old-growth cypress swamp. For equestrians, there is an 11-mile, day-use trail. Picnicking is another popular activity as are ranger-guided tours of the park. Highlands Hammock offers a full-facility campground, as well as a youth/group tent campground. A full-service restaurant is located on the park grounds. For schedule and catering information, call (863) 385-7025. A recreation hall is available for rental, as are several picnic pavilions. A museum showcasing the history of the CCC is open 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Located on County Road 634, four miles west of Sebring.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Highlands Hammock State Park, please call 863-386-6094.
Get more information on making a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Highlands Hammock State Park is located off US 27 on SR 634 (also known as Hammock Road), four miles west of Sebring.
Park Fees
Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people.
Single occupant in vehicle - $3.00
Bus admission - $40.00
All Year: $18.00 plus tax
Senior/Disabled camping (all year) - $9.00 per night plus tax Tram Tour Fee
Adults - $4.00; age 6-12 - $2.00; under 6 is free
Private tram tours - (by advanced reservation only) $70.00 plus tax Equestrian Fees
Individual daily equestrian fee is $6.00 (includes tax)-Negative Coggins report required.
Family daily equestrian fee is $14.00 (includes tax)-Negative Coggins report required. Family fee covers entrance for the vehicle, trailer in tow, and up to a four person maximum. Recreation Hall
Rentals - $100.00 per day plus tax
(after hours fee - $30.00 plus tax).
The Recreation Hall is a great place to hold community events, private parties and reunions. This large facility holds up to 250 people and has central heat and air conditioning to ensure that guests are comfortable year round. Attractive banquet tables and folding chairs are in the building as a convenience. Kitchen facilities (hot water, stove, refrigerator, wash sinks) offer the added advantage of preparing your meal on the premises. A large BBQ grill is also conveniently located just outside the kitchen door. Both men's and lady's restrooms are also located inside the building. Additional seating (picnic tables) is located just outside the main entrance on the patio. The large front lawn offers plenty of space for recreation activities. This facility can be reserved for the modest fee of $100.00 per day. Reservations are accepted up to 11 months in advance. Rental deposits are required, call (863) 386-6094 for details or to make reservations.
The park entrance fee of $4.00 per vehicle (up to 8 persons) still applies.
Highlands Hammock State Park
5931 Hammock Road
Sebring, Florida 33872
Phone: 863-386-6094
Fax: 863-386-6095
Citizen Support Organization
Friends of Highlands Hammock State Park
5931 Hammock Road
Sebring, FL 33872
Visitor Service Provider
Hammock Inn
5931 Hammock Road (Ranger Station)
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 385-4136
